A proposal for a dynamic learning tool about the history of landscaping from films

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of films as a dynamic tool for learning about the history of landscaping and garden styles. Films help different theories of teaching such as, for example, stories in different times, human behavior, and 360º knowledge of places. The purpose of this paper to propose an alternative teaching approach in the area of landscaping based on the use of cinematographic works. For this, we used the determination of the most important historical periods in landscaping, a list of relevant titles, and, finally, plausible questions to be applied in learning. During the process of choosing the films, the plot of the narrative and the relevance of garden typology in the composition of the story were taken into consideration. By treating the study in a theoretical way, taking into account the pandemic situation that made the practical step of the study impossible, it was possible to conclude that this alternative for teaching landscaping is valid for awakening the perception to several elements, through the framing and photography of the scenes, which allow the gardens to be perceived from other angles, besides enabling students to examine actions and sensations that are highlighted by the garden.